A'yin Basal El-Harrani and His Poems

Ibrahim b. Ali al-Harrani b. Halil is one of the dogmatic improvisers who found fame as A. Basal the poet . He was extremely poor to such an extent that he could not make a daily living and he used poetry as a means of livelihood. He also survived with the help of other people. Though some information exists about A. Basal's poems and life, these resources are limited. For example, some information can be found in reference books and literary anthologies. These resources have lead scholars to conclude that A'yin Basal el-Harrani's unique style is regarded as one of the most beautiful examples of poetry written by an illiterate person. According to references, A'yin Basal el-Harrani's poems were composed in various meters, either in the form of odes or couplets. Albeit all of A'yin Basal's poems haven't been recorded, those that have survived give enough information about him and his poetry to create a platform for discussion and further review.